Sjoerd Bongers is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in consultancy, particularly in subsidies and grants, having served as a Senior Consultant at Hezelburcht B.V. since January 1999. Prior to this role, Sjoerd worked as a Management Information Specialist at Gemeente Eindhoven from March 1998 to December 1998, focusing on management information related to the efficiency of social security application processing. Sjoerd holds a degree in Management Studies from Radboud University, obtained between 1993 and 1997, and a degree in Logistics from Fontys University of Applied Sciences, completed from 1989 to 1993. Early education was completed at Elzendaal College, where VWO was attained from 1983 to 1989.